Mapusha Weaving Cooperative

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About Us

Mapusha Weavers

A women’s enterprise emerges in the new South Africa The weavers are a small group of Mapulaneng Sotho and Shangaan women (Mapu + Sha = Mapusha) from the village of Rooiboklaagte, … Read More

Community

Rooibok community children on playground equipment

Join hands to support the village of Rooiboklaagte The Mapusha Weaving Cooperative is located in Rooiboklaagte (red deer, in Afrikaans), a tiny village in the township of … Read More

Unique South Africa Tour

lion in South Africa bush

Service, Silence and Sea Interested in a unique, service-oriented South Africa Tour? Contact Judy Download the complete retreat information here. The tour will be for … Read More

Shop: Commission a Rug

animal mobiles for sale

If you are interested in ordering a custom rug, contact Judy by email. Mapusha rugs We receive the carded sheep’s wool from Port Elizabeth in big burlap bags and the spinners are … Buy Now

Join Our Supporters and Volunteers

Mapusha weaver with child and supporter

What

The Mapusha Weaving Cooperative is a nonprofit enterprise of women weavers and spinners who demonstrate their mastery of weaving with carpets and tapestries of hand-spun and hand-dyed Karakul wool.

This Week’s Inspiration

Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tuto embracing

Mistakes are Made, Forgiveness Happens

I hesitate to consider the hundreds of mistakes I’ve made over my years in rural South Africa. I … [Read More...]

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